Nelson is a reference to the British naval commander, Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson, who was known for his leadership during the Napoleonic Wars. He is also remembered for his famous victory at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The crossword solutions for Nelson are Horatio (7 letters), HALF (4 letters) and EDDY (4 letters). Horatio is Nelson's first name, HALF is a reference to his nickname 'The Hero of the Nile' and EDDY is a reference to the Eddystone Lighthouse, which was built in 1759 and named after him.